Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Wisconsin Now Has Two Separate Measles Situations At The Same Time
A three-county outbreak has nearly tripled in two weeks, Illinois is now watching its border counties.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
- Southwest Minneapolis, MN
Patch's Minnesota Editor, casting my watchful gaze on the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
USDA Cutting Jobs At 3 Minnesota Offices This Month
State officials say the layoffs don't meet the threshold for special grant funding.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Milwaukee, WI|News|
See Which Of Wisconsin’s Children’s Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News
Two children’s hospitals in Wisconsin have been named among the best in the country in a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
See Which Of Minnesota’s Children’s Hospitals Ranked Best By U.S. News
Two children’s hospitals in Minnesota have been named among the best in the country in a new U.S. News & World Report ranking.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
St. Paul's Summit Brewing Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit From Its Bank
One of Minnesota's largest craft breweries could lose its riverside complex over an unpaid multimillion-dollar loan.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Golden Valley, MN|News|
KARE 11 Anchor Returns After Accident
The beloved news anchor is back behind the desk months after a boating accident injured her and her husband in Wisconsin.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
35 Mph Wind Gusts, Flooding Downpours To Hit Twin Cities Metro
A quarter to half inch of rain and wind strong enough to snap tree limbs will move through the metro by evening, with more storms overnight.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Green Bay, WI|News|
Former Packers, Watson's Family Sound Off On Bad Decisions, Refs In Vikings Loss
Frustration with the officiating spread from the locker room to the coach's own job security after Sunday's collapse.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Here's What Triggered Carson Wentz's $100K Bonus Against The Packers
A contract clause tied to snap count and wins delivered a big payday after Sunday's comeback over Green Bay.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Man Returns To MN From Amsterdam To Face $1.3M Medicaid Fraud Charges
Kaamil Omar Sallah voluntarily flew back to face wire fraud charges over a housing assistance program scheme, prosecutors say.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
El Niño ‘Supersized Before Our Eyes’: What This Means For Winter In MN
El Niño is “being supersized before our eyes,” and the strengthening climate pattern could bring extreme conditions to Minnesota.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
This Tool Shows How Far Your Income Really Goes In Minnesota
A new calculator from the Star Tribune lets Minnesotans see how their household budget compares as costs outpace wages statewide.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Health Officials Give Important Update On Parasite Outbreak
The record-setting cyclospora outbreak left hundreds across the state sickened as authorities scrambled to trace its origins.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
Where Does Wisconsin Rank Among Best States For House Flipping?
A new nationwide study ranks all 50 states on flipping profits, ROI and market speed, and Wisconsin sits in the bottom half.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Where Does Minnesota Rank Among Best States For House Flipping?
A new nationwide study ranks all 50 states on flipping profits, ROI and market speed, and Minnesota lands right in the middle.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Stillwater, MN|News|
Woman, 43, Sentenced For Threatening MN House Speaker Lisa Demuth
Rachel Welsch, 43, avoided jail time after admitting to leaving a string of threatening voicemails for a top Minnesota Republican.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Minneapolis, MN|News|
Some In Minneapolis City Council Wants Humans Behind The Wheel Of Robotaxis
A new ordinance would protect thousands of driving jobs, but not everyone thinks it's the right fix.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Saint Paul, MN|News|
Minnesota Murders, Violent Crime Fell Sharply In 2025, Annual BCA Report Shows
The BCA's annual report found declines in murders, assaults, robberies, and vehicle thefts across the state.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Madison, WI|News|
'Rare' Mosquito-Borne Virus Confirmed In Wisconsin For First Time This Year
State health officials urge Wisconsinites to guard against mosquito bites as the "rare" virus can turn deadly this fall.
William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Minnesota Vikings Shake Up Backup QB Plan Days Before Packers Opener
Kevin O'Connell revealed a change to the quarterback depth chart, and it's a setback for one former first-round pick.
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